Physical Therapist

Location: Anchorage, AK
Profession: Therapist

Posted: 9/21/2026
Salary: $2688/weekly

Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Days

Job Details

Job Title

Physical Therapist – Pediatric Inpatient / Outpatient

Location

Anchorage, AK | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 or 26 weeks, traveler's choice) | Days | 4x10 or 5x8 schedule (traveler's choice) | Onsite | Approximately 1–2 weekend shifts per month required | Traveler must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment services within a pediatric inpatient and outpatient setting
  • Deliver patient care in alignment with facility protocols using Epic for clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet individualized patient goals across the pediatric population
  • Float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals nearby as needed to meet facility demands
  • Complete required facility onboarding modules prior to start and annually thereafter

Required Qualifications

  • Active Alaska Physical Therapist license required (pending license accepted for submission; license must be in hand for offer)
  • Pediatric physical therapy experience required
  • Experience with Epic electronic health records
  • Willingness to work approximately 1–2 weekend shifts per month
  • 2 references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required prior to start
  • Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Prior travel therapy experience in an acute hospital environment
  • Familiarity with Magnet-designated or Level II Trauma facility workflows
  • Experience floating across departments or affiliate facilities

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma facility in a unique Alaskan setting
  • Flexible assignment length and schedule options to support work-life balance

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